Uptown Espresso - Junction

Uptown Espresso - Junction

★★★★★4.5(530 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The baristas here nail milk technique in a way that genuinely elevates their espresso drinks—regulars rave about the pour quality as much as the coffee itself. It's the rare Junction spot that feels equally welcoming whether you're working solo for hours or meeting friends for a proper catch-up, with a bright, music-filled atmosphere that doesn't feel cramped even when it gets busy. Fair warning: prices skew high and the pastries seem to arrive less fresh than the quality of the espresso deserves.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Laptop friendlyPastriesTraditional drinksCraft espressoSlow sitLight foodFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingSpecialty drinksParkingMeetingsPastriesSignature drinksFull breakfast

Google Reviews

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Joe Loew
★★★★★4 months ago

Love this place. Great place to meet people for a chat, or you can enjoy delicious snacks in solitude. Not a lot of parking, no cash accepted. Short walk to many West Seattle shops and eateries.

Chad L
★★★★★4 months ago

I like the inside and the baristas were friendly. But the PRICE! A 12 oz matcha with oat milk was $10 before any tip. I understand that prices are going up but it seems a little too much.

Misty Comment
★★★★7 months ago

The pastry is old and damp tasting - no idea how often or where it is delivered from but the muffin tasted like it was stored in a musty basement for a month prior to serving. I dared not eat it, and spat out the first bite into a napkin, throwing the rest away. The atmosphere:…

Paul Laughlin
★★★★7 months ago

This is a bright and friendly spot. The staff is friendly and fast. The hot breakfast and some of their coffees are pretty tasty. It can get crowded and their os a shortage of outlets. Sometimes groups meet here to knit and socialize or play cards.

Amelia Querbach
★★★★★a year ago

The baristas were SO sweet, this was genuinely some of the best coffee I’ve had in Seattle, and I’ve lived here almost 2 years. The way they foam the milk is simply divine, and the atmosphere and music within the shop makes it the perfect place to hangout and spend an afternoon…

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